I am really enjoying watching the young guys grow and come through each night. All the two strike hits are really impressing me as are these young players. It's just nice to see winning baseball in St. Louis again. Seeing Helsley setting a new record in the long line of great closers I have watched over the years is really impressive. I know today's game is different on the save rule,but Larry Jackson had 10 saves to lead the team my first year following StL. Great podcast. I really enjoy listening to your Cardinals report each night. Thanks for sharing it with us!

It's great to see cards win, and Gorman hit. Let's hope it all continues. I hope you had a great birthday, sir

@bschaeffer12

28 күн бұрын

I did!😃

@Jeff76767

28 күн бұрын

They blew it tonight! Fire Oli! DFA JoJo.

Down on the Farm segment is great. Nice and quick, hitting a few of the most important names, what they did, and when you think they could make an appearance. Love being able to get that info without having to go dig it up.

Lord how nice to see the lineup actually swing the bat and produce. Great podcast. Thanks.

It was crazy when Norman hit that HR because u was just talking about how streaky he is but leads the team in HR and then BOOM. He hits another one. It was beautiful

@bschaeffer12

28 күн бұрын

Bang bang!

If im not mistaken thats the cards first grand slam of the year. Like man but im happy theyve turned their season around regardless. They deserve credit, the players and the coaches.

@bschaeffer12

28 күн бұрын

It was, long time coming!

So happy for Gorman. Indeed, nice to see the love in the clubhouse. Just as happy for Donnie. Guy is steady. His RBI bringing in the 7th run was crucial. Gibson was nails steady through 4, although it has to be said the umpire gave him a few pitches off the plate. The 5th. Yikes. Fernandez coming through. Huge signing. Go Cardinals. Happy July 4th to all. All time Cardinals record for Ryan. Good day indeed. Notice the wheels fell off after the 3rd base coach sent Burly on Wilson’s rocket to the corner. Horrifically bad baseball. Thankfully Donnie came through to cut into their momentum. Goldy’s 2 doubles. 😃 Congrats on the pickleball win. 😃😃☝️ Yep. Consistency in the offense would be nice.

Hey Brendan, wish you a happy belated birthday! Great show as always. I really appreciate all the hard work you put in! There’s an excellent article by Bernie where he addresses the leadoff hitting woes with great data and insights. It seems Lars would be the most ideal candidate once he gets his timing back to ML pitching. Donovan in 5th spot and perhaps Winn in 8th or 9th. I so wish Arenado would just go on an IL stint and let that back and elbow heal a bit. If we can get his offensive production back at the cleanup spot that would be a shot in the arm this team needs

@bschaeffer12

28 күн бұрын

Thank you for the wishes!

With the Cooper hjerpe news, he was in the dugout at least from the 7th inning on and he was tossing a water bottle with his left hand so it was probably just precaution taking him out

Yay. I like it when they score 7. It takes a TD, PAT, and FG to win. Or a safety.

Really need to beat up on the Pirates and Nats this whole month going 15-8 day before the deadline would be ideal… need to see bounce back performance from Mikolas… then love to see Mo pull the trigger on Scherzer during the Rangers series and keep Mad Max in STL when Rangers leave town.. only owed 13 mil.. thanks to NYM.. and bring the home state killer back home for his last potential go around.. paired with Gray 1A/B and make this final push.. Noot Edman coming back maybe Walker finds his groove move few guys to strength the pen.. and see ya in October!

@GrandSlamScotty

28 күн бұрын

I kinda up for the idea of us trying to tempt Scherzer to play for us. I hadn't even thought about him as a piece if I'm honest for this deadline.

@Jammin_jenn

28 күн бұрын

Max definitely meets Mo’s age requirement, so there’s that… 😉

Great game today just gotta keep it up

Gorman helping me validate my gorman city connect purchase

@georgesouthwick7000

28 күн бұрын

Right…..one for 50 is really a reason to celebrate.

@jerednolie6754

28 күн бұрын

@georgesouthwick7000 when it's the reason we won sure. I like to stay positive if u don't like that so be but don't rain on my parade

You said, "...but with Winn the right handed batter at cleanup..." in your hypothetical lineup. I believe you meant "leadoff", but a fun show today. Your show is the best because of rants like this.

@bschaeffer12

28 күн бұрын

I sure did mean leadoff haha my bad thanks for catching that! And thanks for the kind words man, this support is everything for me to keep pushing and making it better

Gorman hit .143 and .141 in June in 23 and 24, respectively. He hit .263 with 7 homers in July of 23. lets hope that trend continues this July. Regarding the Brewers, they are 19th in strength of schedule (they always seem to be playing crappy teams). However, they do play the Dodgers 7 times and the Braves 6 times, and oh yes, they play the cards 6 more times. it might come down to those games. The cards SOS is 9th with the Yankees, Braves, dodgers and Brewers on the schedule

Hope it's your best one yet, Happy Birthday 🎉

@bschaeffer12

28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!!😃

Ill be honest, i had just moaned about why we persevere with Gorman after his 1st AB. When he stepped up with bases loaded and 0 outs i admit i was confident that he would get out but at least be a sac fly RBI. When that ball floated over the wall (at the deepest part of the park no less) I was ecstatic. Ive benched him in my fanstsy for the past few weeks so im still apprehensive about putting him back in this weekend. Hope you had an awesome birthday B and keep up the good work, we appreciate you. ❤

@bschaeffer12

28 күн бұрын

Thank you brother you're so kind and supportive!!!

The “Down on the Farm” intro has me down for the count….🤣🤣🤣

@bschaeffer12

28 күн бұрын

We're adding to it soon with a silly sponsorship read 🤣

Brewers still haven't played Dodgers or Phillies yet, they've had the most interleague play of any NL team, seems easier to have magic against AL teams which aren't as adept to playing against the Brew crew like NL teams are Would love to see/hear some collab shows with LockedOnCardinals and the Redbird Rants podcasts.

With the dissolving of Hot Take Central, will there be any more collabs with you and The Cat?

@bschaeffer12

28 күн бұрын

I'm pushing for it, going to keep on him and tell him we need to do a baseball podcast together!

@spencernene

28 күн бұрын

agreed, would love to see that pod

Michael Siani had an OPS of .735 over the last 4 weeks. Baseball Savant has him as the most valuable defender in all of baseball across all positions this year. Unless he massively crashes before Edman returns I say he keeps the job.

@bschaeffer12

28 күн бұрын

He's been really solid

How many home runs have we had on the road vs at home

Nice slam from Gorman but the 192 avg. and K’s have also hurt us in a few games.

GO BIRDS!!!

I benched Gorman in fantasy and he breaks out of the slump!

@bschaeffer12

29 күн бұрын

There is no more annoying feeling in fantasy than that lol but at least you got the guy out of his slump.... YOU did that 🤣

@ericletford1178

28 күн бұрын

I did as well it figured he do something

@georgesouthwick7000

28 күн бұрын

One hit does NOT constitute “breaking out of a slump”. I would expect a regression to normal tonight.

The blind squirrel finally found a pecan. I wouldn’t count on that happening again for the rest of the month……maybe the rest of the season.

@bschaeffer12

28 күн бұрын

He's got 17 HRs this year to lead the team

@georgesouthwick7000

28 күн бұрын

@@bschaeffer12How long has it been since the last one? In addition, how many times has he struck out with runners in scoring position when just putting the ball in play could have resulted in one or two runs and a possible victory? The guy should be in Memphis.

I'm more confident in Gorman than I am in Goldschmidt at this point, and that's factoring in Gorm's slide over the last few weeks. Goldy has the worst OPS out of everyone in the starting lineup aside from Siani, and we all know Siani is only there for defense and baserunning. he's been flat-out awful for a guy making 26 mil/year, and there's very little reason to believe a 36 year old 1st baseman (who realistically should be DHing more at this point, if OAA is to be believed) will bounce back, even with his track record. there's a serious argument to be made for him being benched or relegated to a short side platoon role, now that we're firmly in playoff contention and in need of every win possible.

DFA GIO.. HE HAS TO GO!

@bschaeffer12

28 күн бұрын

We'll talk about it tonight....

Fire Oli and DFA Romero. inexcusable. If you disagree, you’re a rightsholder!

@Jeff76767

28 күн бұрын

Get Romero off this team immediately.

@bschaeffer12

28 күн бұрын

What should Oli have done instead

Goldy's ops lower than Gormans....., Gibson, not good.

@bschaeffer12

28 күн бұрын

Gibson was fine. Had a bad inning.

@philbruin

27 күн бұрын

@@bschaeffer12 baseball doesn't work that way, pitching 4 perfect innings and then giving up 5 in the 5th still gives you a 9 era. All the runs count , no bonuses for looking good. It provides hope that he could possibly have a better outcome next time - he's got a 3.88 era and that's probably what we should expect. Pallante is showing some promise, but he doesn't look like he has the stuff to be more than a 4 or a 5 though.